How Long Did People Use To Live?

The video explores how life expectancy numbers can be misleading and how survival curves provide a clearer picture of longevity. It discusses the challenges of obtaining historical human survival data, focusing on white males in the post-colonial US. The video compares life expectancy in the 1800s to today, highlighting how modern humans live longer due to medical advancements. It also emphasizes the significant reduction in infant mortality rates over the past 200 years, thanks to improved healthcare and sanitation. The video concludes with a hopeful outlook on future improvements in global infant survival rates.

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